Commemorations for Texas Heroes Day will take place at various venues throughout La Grange on Saturday, September 16. Though rooted in reunions hosted on Monument Hill since 1848, Texas Heroes Day was officially established as a Texas Honor Day in 2012 by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Today, many organizations honor the past and present service of Texans in the military during Texas Heroes Day events hosted throughout the state.

Second Chance Emporium hours of operation effective Sept. 11.

A stubborn brush fire burned about four acres of land in the Ledbetter area Friday afternoon, Sept. 8.

Schulenburg Police arrested an employee of Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg for theft. Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek said the management at Oakridge contact police on September 6 after noticing money missing.

Storytime is back at the Fayette Public Library. Join every Wednesday starting Sept. 6 at 10:15 a.m. for great stories, fun themes, songs, and a craft. Stay afterward for Preschool Playtime from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. These programs are free and open to the public. Contact the library for more information or questions at (979) 968-3765 or stop by and pick up a Storytime calendar.

State Senator Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham was among the six Republicans who gave a nod of support to Attorney General Ken Paxton at the start of his impeachment trial last week. Kolkhorst represents District 18 in the Senate, which includes Fayette County.

From a Booming New Class at LHS to a New Shop in Flatonia, Floral Design is Making Fayette Co. a Lot More Colorful Amongst the expected forecasted heat, dry bare grass, and endless growing weeds and wildflowers, something is in full bloom at La Grange High School…floral design.